Arenal Area
ALAJUELA

The Arenal Observatory Lodge was actually born out the very humble buildings originally erected to house scientists and researchers from the Smithsonian Institute and Earthwatch. It is the best place to experience the thrill and beauty of the Arenal Volcano because of its location, its long history as a research center and the knowledge and the experience of its staff and guides. The Arenal Observatory Lodge has 29 spacious rooms divided in 14 Smithsonian rooms, 9 Standard rooms, 4 comfortable rooms housed in La Casona building, White Hawk Villa and Trogon and Toucan villa. As part of its facilities, this lodge offers pool, jacuzzi, walking trails, green areas and tours to Arenal Volcano National Park and others.